Wireless networking
In this video the networking aspects of the Internet of Things (IoT) are explained. We delve into the network aspects of smart logistics. Smart logistics uses smart objects like sensors, …
Course: Supply Chain Innovation: How Technology Can Create a Sustainable Future
Internet of Things (IoT) in Logistics
We describe a smart way to apply the Internet of Things (IoT) and wireless sensor networks (WSN) in logistics. Especially in the temperature controlled supply chain (cold chain), perishable goods …
Identification and sensing technologies
In this video various sensing and identification technologies and their application in the logistics and transport industries will be presented. Barcode is a commonly used method for identification. This method …
Building blocks for the Internet of Things
In this video the Internet of Things technology, and its basic building blocks will be introduced. There is an increasing demand for an end-to-end quality assurance of goods and products …
Semantic Standards
Even though the internet is providing technical connectivity between computers, this is not sufficient to integrate global supply chain processes. While it is not too difficult to send data over …
The concept of enterprise architecture
We introduce and discuss the concept of Enterprise Architecture (EA) by analogy with general architecture from the field of civil engineering. We motivate the need for, and benefits of EA …
Introduction to business process modelling
In this video we define and explain the need for formal business processes. We also introduce and discuss the main business process modelling concepts as defined by the Business Process …
Challenges with supply chain integration
Why is it challenging to integrate supply chain processes? How can ICT systems be both a barrier and an enabler for seamless business process integration? In this video you will …
Data, social data and big data
In this video you will learn about the growing importance of using data in supply chains. You will learn about what structured and unstructured data is. You will see that …
Supply Chain Management and ICT Systems
Within supply chains, a variety of decisions have to be made. Think of production decisions that include the number and location of factories to be used. Supply Chain Management Decisions …
Cloud Computing, Software as a Service and APIs
In this video you will learn about some recent ICT technologies that have a big impact on supply chains and hold large promise for supply chain innovation. Cloud and software …
ERP systems
In this video you will learn about Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. These are key components in supply chains. We cover how such systems can support demand forecast, production planning, …
Current ICT for supply chain processes
Where are we now? In this video we cover current ICT applications for various Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) processes in the Supply Chain. You will learn about recent developments …
Recent history (2000s)
In this video we cover recent developments. These include the rise of supply chain management software. These software systems had more strategic goals such as collaborative planning and management of …
Brief history of ICT in supply chains (1990s)
The 1990s saw the growth of Internet. Internet shops started to emerge. Also the dark side of internet became clear through the first cases of computer viruses and cyber criminality. …
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